Rep. Hildenbrand graduated as Valedictorian from Lowell High School. Dave graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science in Public Resource Management. He is 35 years old, and a lifelong member of Kent County. Born November 15, 1973, Dave is the youngest of six children born to Rose and Lee Hildenbrand. He has twelve nieces and nephews and lives with his wife, Sarah and daughter Jane in his hometown of Lowell, Michigan. Dave is a Parishioner at St. Patrick Catholic Church and is an avid hunter and fisherman.

Previous Offices Held

Dave was the Chief of Staff for State Senator Bill Hardiman, Deputy Chief of Staff for Lt. Governor Dick Posthumus, and an Agriculture Policy Advisor for Governor John Engler. He began his career working as the District Representative in Kent County for then Senate Majority Leader Dick Posthumus.

Political Campaign History

Voting Record

Key votes of 2009-2010

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Super Speedway, Lawmakers voting on whether TO EXTEND A SPECIAL TAX PERK for a super speedway.

Sneak Attack, Lawmakers voting on whether to allow public schools to EXPAND THE USE OF SINKING FUND property tax spending.

Grapes of Wrath, Lawmakers voting on whether TO BAN home shipment of beer and wine to Michigan consumers.

Subsidize Manufacture of Electric Cars, Lawmakers voting on whether to authorize a refundable Michigan Business Tax credit for makers of plug-in traction battery packs used in electric cars.

Authorize Special Tax Breaks for Ethanol Gas Stations, Lawmakers voting on whether to authorize a non-refundable Michigan Business Tax credit equal to 30 percent of the costs incurred by a gas station to convert existing pumps and tanks, or acquire new ones that deliver E85 ethanol or biodiesel fuel.